OUR THOUGHTS…Mom: Cute read along for the little one just before bed. Sing a song to start and end the story before dreamland. Multiple voices on the read along story with an audible chime to let little ones know when it’s time to turn the page. I found the length of the experience before bedtime just perfect and the songs catchy and soothing for sleepy time. Little one will surely be wanting to listen to this over and over again before bedtime.

10 year old: Cheesy but catchy songs.

9 year old: I liked it {but don’t tell anyone}…LOL

4 year old: I want to do it again!

We also got the opportunity to review Close Your Eyes by The Shusybye Dream Band. Listening to the CD was a fun way to get out our energy to prepare for winding down for the day. The dreamland songs are easy to sing to and will be stuck in your head all day long. Dream Band starts off full of energy and ends perfectly for slumber.

Be sure to check out The Shushybye website as the Dream Band will be announcing some tour dates. Log in to find out if they’ll be playing anywhere near you so the little ones can have some fun.

SHUSHYBYE is where childrens’ dreams are made. Living in such SHUSHYBYE villages as Nap Valley, Snore Shore and Yawn Island , the Shushies – led by SNOOZLES, DOZIE and ZEEZ – make dreams and place them in SHUSHYBYE Dream Boxes that are sent to children via the SHUSHYBYE Train (driven by CONDUCTOR MCCLOUD) as they fall asleep!

The Shushybye Theme Song…

Every night the sun goes down
The lights go out throughout your town
That’s the time to close your eyes
‘Cause soon you’ll be in Shushybye

(Chorus):
Oh my my, Shushybye!
Oh my my, Shushybye!

There’s a train that takes you to
A place where dreams are made for you
Climb aboard, we’ll ride the sky
And soon you’ll be in Shushybye

(Chorus):
Oh my my, Shushybye!
Oh my my, Shushybye!

All the dreams are there for you
Dreams that last the whole night through
So hold my hand and close your eyes
We’re on our way to Shushybye

Chorus:
Oh my my, Shushybye!
Oh my my, Shushybye!
(repeat 2x)

OVERALL RATING…Thumbs Up!!

WHERE TO BUY…Buy the Sleepover Surprise read-a-long book & Close Your Eyes CD at the Shusybye Shoppe.

THE GIVEAWAY…I’m giving away a copy of Shusybye: Sleepover Surprise to one of my lucky readers starting now til Friday March 19th, 2010.

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